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bookworm_rn's review against another edition
5.0
Matilda and Miss Honey are some of my favorite literary characters. I did modify some of the language for Eliana but we loved this book.
Eliana’s review: “The mom was good, but I don’t like the dad. My favorite was when Ms Trunchbull got taught a lesson.”
Eliana’s review: “The mom was good, but I don’t like the dad. My favorite was when Ms Trunchbull got taught a lesson.”
jmutrickster's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
n0s4a2's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
jean_marchbanks09's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
While I enjoyed reading this, I do wish that Dahl's "bad guys" weren't so over-the-top bad. It's like he hits you over the head with their badness at every possible turn. Still, I love that he created a character like Matilda. What book lover wouldn't?
cherrypopgirlielibrary's review against another edition
4.0
It should be rated higher, but I saw the movie first when I was a kid. The movie and the book, while very similar, are still different enough that I cherish the film more than the book. That being said, I’m glad I read it. I still loved it. It’s just as cute a story as the film, despite the differences.
oleanderbat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0